Executive Assistant

Description:

Job Title - Executive Assistant

Location - Haringey N22

Contract - Temp 12 weeks

Hours - 36

Role summary - This company is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide professional secretarial and administrative support to the Head of Repairs and Maintenance. The successful candidate will be based in Haringey at least three days per week, preferably 4. The role will also incorporate some office management tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the Head of Repairs and Maintenance's office, diary and itinerary as appropriate
Provide consistent and excellent Executive Assistant service
Act as the first point of contact and screen telephone and other enquiries
Make decisions and act on behalf of the Head of Repairs and Maintenance within agreed parameters
Prepare for and service Senior Management meetings, Improvement Board meetings and all other meetings as directed by the Head of Repairs and Maintenance
Liaise on behalf of the Head of Repairs and Maintenance with stakeholders, residents, the public and staff
Monitor tasks delegated by the Head of Repairs and Maintenance to ensure that the task is achieved to agreed deadlines
Undertake project and research work as requested
Deal with issues in consultation with senior officers in the absence of the Head of Repairs and Maintenance
Take responsibility for achieving the required key performance targets related to the roleRequirements:

Substantial Executive Assistant experience at senior level and ability to demonstrate success within the role
Experience of project work
Experience of dealing appropriately with Councillors, Senior Managers and residents
Excellent IT skills, including, word processing, spreadsheets, electronic diary management, internet and e-mail
Ability to communicate at all levels with a wide range of telephone and personal callers as well as staff
Ability to take minutes
Excellent written skills
Ability to deal effectively with problems and enquiries
Ability to exercise tact, discretion and sensitivity
Proven ability of dealing with confidential matters
Demonstrate success as an effective team member
Committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of your work
Able to take a positive problem-solving approach to your workIf you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call George at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or send an E-Mail to (url removed)